Let’s make poetry Mad Libs! Join us as we fill in the blanks to the beginning of Edna St. Vincent Millay’s “Renascence.”
Poetry Prompt: Observation that Evokes
Observations can evoke—even in a swimming pool. Callie Feyen considers the micro-essays and art of “The Swimming Studies” by Leanne Shapton.
50 States of Generosity: Kentucky
We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Kentucky—its bluegrass and its song, “Blue Moon of Kentucky.”
Poems to Listen By: Black Bird Soirée 01—Elementary
This month, Laurie Klein’s latest audio series takes flight with crow poems from Megan Willome in Black Bird Soirée.
Poetry Prompt: Worthy of Flair
It takes strength to believe you are worthy of flair. Where can you bring out the flair in your life? Join Callie Feyen for a poetry prompt.
Children’s Book Club: ‘Vitamina T for Tacos’
An entire alphabet book about tacos? In Spanglish? Join our Children’s Book Club and read “Vitamina T for Tacos.”
Flowers of California: Lily of the Nile
After a lifetime of taking the unassuming flower for granted, Tania Runyan pens a love letter to lily of the Nile.
Poetry Prompt: When I Am Old
What kind of person will I be “When I am old”? Callie Feyen writes a poem in which she relishes, for a moment, being exactly who she is.
Poet Laura: Passing on the Laura-ship
Karen Paul Holmes bids farewell as she concludes her term as Tweetspeak’s Poet Laura and passes her Laura-ship on to another.
Flowers of California: Crape Myrtle
California’s papery crape myrtle blooms played companion to Tania Runyan as a budding writer in her back yard.
Poetry Prompt: But Take Away The Fear
Teacher and author Callie Feyen can’t take away the fear of creating something new, but she can help you turn your fear into poetry.
Earth Song Book Club: Poems in the Silence
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Can a Machine Write Better Than You?—5 Best (And Worst) AI Poem Generators
Ever wanted AI to write a poem for you? Well, you’re in luck—here are 5 best AI poem generators around, featuring Hades and Persephone.
50 States of Generosity: California
We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on California and the all-American fabric produced there: denim.
Earth Song Book Club: Garden Poems
In this week’s Earth Song discussion, Rebecca Martin starts smack dab in the middle of garden poems.
Poetry Prompt: Poem for a Summer’s Finish
Join author Callie Feyen has she explores summer’s finish and autumn’s beginning as her daughter prepares to start high school.
Making Peace With Paradise—Celebrate + Poetry Prompt!
Celebrate the release of the new book from one of your favorite poetry how-to authors. Check out Making Peace With Paradise + poetry prompt!
Earth Song Book Club: Force of Nature
In this week’s book club discussion, Rebecca Martin moves through the poems in Earth Song as a force of nature.
Poetry Prompt: Back to School Moment
Join author Callie Feyen in a back to school moment, as she explores the poetry that can come from standing in the shoes of someone else.
Perspective: The Poet Takes a Bike Ride
How does a poet gain perspective? Megan Willome takes a bike ride—in Canada. Share your August reads, fellow poets!